Panasonic SDR-SW20 Waterproof Flash Memory Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom (Red) | 
| Brand: Panasonic
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New (48) Used (2) from $279.99
Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 452
Color: red
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 270
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 10
Digital Zoom: 70
Connectivity: AV
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 23
Minimum Focal Length: 2.3
Maximum Resolution: 340000
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 1.3 x 4.5 x 2.5
nv:Size: 1/6" CCD Sensor
Image Resolution: 640 x 480
Movie Resolution: 640 x 480
Storage Media: SD/SDHC Memory Card
Compressed Format: JPEG
Movie File Format: MPEG1 Audio Layer 2 - Stereo (HDV)
Optical Zoom: 10x
Digital Zoom: 700x
Focal Length: f= 2.3 - 23mm
Focus Mode: Manual AF
LCD Monitor: 2.7 inches
LCD Pixels: 123,200 pixels
LCD Coverage: 100%
Maximum Aperture: f 1.8 - 2.4
Shutter Speed: 1/30-1/8000
White Balance Control: Automatic
White Balance Control: Indoor
White Balance Control: Underwater
MPN: SDR-SW20R
Model: SDR-SW20R
UPC: 037988256457
EAN: 0037988256457
ASIN: B0011FYKZY
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Capture video to flash memory | | • | Waterproof to 5 feet; Shockproof to 4 feet | | • | 10x optical zoom | | • | 2.7-inch LCD screen | | • | Compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards |
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Product Description
Panasonic's SDR-SW20 compact SD camcorder is built tough so you can shoot in places never before possible. Take it underwater as deep as 5 feet for great video in the pool or ocean. Waterproofing also means you can shoot in the rain or snow with no worries. The SW20 is also shockproof, resisting damage even if dropped from a height of up to 4 feet with improved fortification inside and out. A dustproof design keeps the camcorder safe even if handled with dirty hands or used in a place with swirling dust. Take it to the beach or sports field without worrying about sand. And since it's waterproof, simply wash it with water when it gets dirty.Small enough to slip in a pocket or bag. Cool enough to take everywhere you go. This is one stylish camcorder you'll never want to be without.The SW20 SD camcorder starts up to record quickly. In Quick Start mode, recording begins in just 0.6 seconds from the time the LCD is opened. This lets you catch those sudden shooting opportunities.The USB port allows you to connect directly to a DVD burner. And copying a recording from an SD card to a DVD disc is as easy as selecting from the menu. To view your video, simply take the SD card from the camcorder and slip it into any TV or DVD player with an SD card slot; there are no cables to worry about.First, transfer the motion-image data from the SD card to your PC using your PC's USB port. Then with the included MotionSD Studio 1.3E software, you can easily put scenes in a different order, delete the ones you don't want, and add a wide variety of video effects. Save your results by burning your video production onto DVD.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 13 more reviews...
 Setting the Record Straight April 30, 2008
J. Seldon (Parker, Colorado United States)
21 out of 25 found this review helpful
Have just received my camcorder and would like to confirm that it works perfectly fine with iMovie 08 on my MacBook Air. Just plug in the USB cable and open up iMovie and movies can be downloaded very easily. Photos can be imported onto iPhoto just as easily. Considering it's small size and reasonable price the video footage isn't bad at all. I don't fly to Belize for another week or so, so can not comment yet on it's performance underwater. But from my initial impressions (have had the camcorder about an hour!) I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a basic pocket camcorder, especially for water fun. Without opening the manual I have easily been able to take photos and record video and transfer them to my Mac, so it is clearly easy to use. I am looking forward to seeing what else this little gem can do!
 Didn't meet expectations June 21, 2008
A. Yamaichi
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
I bought this camcorder for my backpacking trip on Mt. Whitney. I figured since the manufacturer claimed their product was waterproof/dustproof/shockproof (surprised there was no lens cover), that this would be a good fit for the environment I would be placing the camcorder in. It is very easy to use and the menu was easily figured out. I did record while it snowed and it performed fine afterward. However, what I wasn't prepared for was the poor and low quality of the pictures and video that I took on this trip. I was severely disappointed and had to spend time on Photoshop to make the photos look decent. The videos also had a lot of contrast and the sound quality on the videos were fuzzy and muffled. I liked the look, weight, easily handling and use but that's about it. I'm returning the product.
[UPDATED] Beware Mac users ... This Camera is Not campatible with my Mac... April 1, 2008
Ryan Wade
16 out of 40 found this review helpful
UPDATE: Evidently ... this camera does work on some Macs. I am using Mac OS 10, and iMovie HD... and it did not work on my system. However, I have heard that it DOES work with iMovie 08... sorry for the confusion.
I just got my camera in today, and have been trying to figure out all day how to get video onto my mac from this camera.
I have NEVER had this much trouble connecting anything to my mac.
I am using OS 10 on my Macbook.
I called customer support, and the rep was just as shocked as me... this camera is NOT campatible with a Mac.
It is unfortunate that Panasonic would not make this camera compatible, because it actually is a really cool camera.
So anyways... mac users... you may want to try another alternative.
I hope this review helps... I will be returning this camera tomorrow!
 Excellent Camera! Perfect for the beach. August 4, 2008
defbear
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I have read all the complaints about video quality but unless you are shooting at night or in very dim lighting you have nothing to worry about. Besides, there should be no surprises related to quality if you read the spec's before you bought the camera.
That said I have been using this camera in fairly heavy surf here in Southern California and I'm extremely pleased with it's durability so far. The tiny rubber gaskets worried me at first look but after having the camera thrashed a bit in heavy white water and just general rough play I'm not worried anymore. The video quality underwater is amazing. Definitely the most fun feature of the camera. And the main reason I bought it! Any clips you watch on youtube or any other site do NO justice to how clear the quality is. Those websites use compression software that kills video quality. When you watch the videos on your T.V or computer they look perfect.
The reason I gave it 4 stars and not 5 is because I find getting the videos to play on my computer is not as easy as they made it sound. I also noticed the "squished" effect that the above reviewer mentioned and I intend to download the SDCOPY software they recommend. I also have noticed that randomly the sound becomes muffled and a buzzing can be heard. Again the above reviewer mentioned that this could be due to water contacting the mic.
Other then those 2 problems (which are by no means major) I highly recommend this camera to anyone looking for a durable water proof camera to use swimming, surfing, or any other adventurous outdoor activity. For the money I think it's a great bargain.
Interesting Product July 5, 2008
trojan1991 (Los Angeles, CA)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Recently purchased the SDR-SW20. I was looking for a easy to use, practical video camera that I didn't need to worry about getting dusty or wet. The first day I owned it we took it to the pool. The camera performed well in video mode. The stills it takes lack the quality I was hoping for. Be sure to buy an extra battery as I ran through mine in what felt like a short amount of time. Overall, I'd recommend it.
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